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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Sportage comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sportage?
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Sportage: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Santa Fe
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Kia Sportage is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,566 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Kia Sportage offers a bit more range – reaching up to 66 km, about 12 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Sportage
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
Both models deliver identical power – 288 HP each.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
Both models offer the same torque – 380 Nm.
Santa Fe
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is markedly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 368 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers a bit more boot space – 704 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries moderately more – 665 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Kia Sportage is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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Kia Sportage
Hyundai Santa Fe
Kia Sportage
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Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.
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Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
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Hyundai Santa Fe
Kia Sportage
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
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Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Kia
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